FLEXIBLE BAGS, OR COVERS OR T-SACKS COMPRISING RECYCLED RESIN ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH VIRGIN RESIN

Abstract

A bag or cover comprising a flexible film that is comprised of polyolefin resins. The bag is comprised of PCR or PIR resins wholly or in combination with virgin resins, to maintain adequate mechanical properties for the protection of large or bulky objects during storage or transportation. The bag further comprises an organic additive to aid in the biodegradation of the bag or cover. A T-Sack bag is also taught that is comprised of flexible film comprised of polyolefin resins that are comprised of either PCR or PIR resins wholly or in combination with virgin resins to maintain adequate mechanical properties of the T-Sack. The bag further comprises an organic additive to aid in biodegradation of the bag.

Claims

1. A bag or cover used to transport and store or cover objects comprising: said bag or cover comprised of a flexible film; said flexible film comprised of polyolefin resins; said bag or cover comprised of PCR, or PIR resins.

2. The bag or cover of claim 1 further comprising an organic additive that causes biodegradation of said bag or cover in a landfill environment.

3. The bag or cover of claim 1 further comprising virgin resin.

4. The bag of claim 1 further comprising at least one opening for placing one or more objects into said bag.

5. The bag of claim 1 further comprising a device for closing said bag once objects are placed inside.

6. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said polyolefin resins comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, or any combination of same.

7. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover comprises a maximum of approximately 30% post-industrial polyethylene resin.

8. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover comprises a maximum of approximately 25% post-consumer polyethylene resin.

9. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover is transparent.

10. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover is translucent.

11. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover is opaque.

12. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover has one or more colors.

13. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover comprises printing in form of advertising.

14. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover comprises printing with color graphics.

15. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover is used to cover, transport, store and keep dry said objects for storage inside a basement, shed, garage, or other location.

16. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover covers, transports and protects said objects against dirt, debris, mold, Insects, stains, and liquids during transport and storage.

17. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover is sealed at one end.

18. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said flexible film has a thickness of approximately 0.5 millimeters to 10.0 millimeters.

19. The bag or cover of claim 1 wherein said bag or cover size is approximately 24 to 130 inches in width, 8 to 30 inches in height, and 36 to 130 inches in length.

20. The bag or cover of dam 1 wherein said bag or cover further comprises an antimicrobial and/or antifungal agent to protect the contents of said bag or cover.

21. A T-Sack bag comprising: a bag comprised of flexible film; said bag comprised of polyolefin resin; said bag comprised of PCR resin, PIR resin or a combination of same.

22. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 further comprising virgin resin.

23. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 wherein said bag comprises up to approximately 20% PCR resin.

24. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 wherein said bag comprises 100% PIR resin.

25. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 wherein said bag comprises approximately 80% PIR resin and 20% PCR resin.

26. The T-Sack of claim 22 wherein said bag comprises approximately 20% PCR resin and 80% virgin resin.

27. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 further comprising an organic additive that causes biodegradation of said bag in an environment such as a landfill.

28. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 wherein said bag is approximately 0.45-5.0 millimeters in thickness.

29. The T-Sack bag of claim 22 wherein said bag is approximately 0.85-3.0 millimeters in thickness.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] FIG. 1 shows a front view of an empty mattress bag 10 made according to the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 2 shows the mattress bag 10 of FIG. 1 having a mattress 12.

[0034] FIG. 3 shows a front view of a cover 20 made according to the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 4 shows the cover 20 of FIG. 3 covering a sofa 22.

[0036] FIG. 5 shows a T-Sack 30.

[0037] In an embodiment, a 2 millimeter thick mattress bag comprises approximately 20% PIR resin and 80% virgin resin.

[0038] In a further embodiment, 1.0 millimeter and 2.25 millimeter thick T-Sacks were made of 100% PIR resin.

[0039] In a further embodiment, 1.0 millimeter and 2.25 millimeter thick T-Sacks were made with approximately 20% PCR resin and approximately 80% PIR resin.

[0040] In a further embodiment, 2.25 millimeter thick T-Sacks were made with approximately 20% PCR resin and 80% virgin resin.

[0041] In a further embodiment, 2 millimeter thick mattress bags were made using approximately 25% to 30% PIR resin, approximately 70% to 75% virgin resin, and approximately 3% of an organic additive that causes the mattress bag to biodegrade through a series of chemical and biological processes in a landfill environment.